TikTok user @erikawithak27 had never anticipated what she was about to experience while boarding a Southwest Airlines flight from Omaha. What should have been a normal experience for her turned into a tale of embarrassment and anger that is sure to leave a lasting impression on her life.
On February 10, 2026, Erika, who goes by the account name @erikawithak27, shared a video on TikTok narrating her unpleasant experience with Southwest Airlines, which had left her on the verge of tears. The incident even led to her pledge not to fly with that airline ever again. So what really happened? Long story short, she was subtly fatshamed by an airline employee at the airport who basically asked her if she needed extra ‘room’ (translating to: if she needed an extra seat) because she was big, and she alleged that all of it was to ensure that she and other passengers travelled comfortably. She was subjected to the same treatment again when she boarded the flight and given the same excuse for their behaviour.
